Bill 18

New legislation on vulnerable workers

January 20, 2016 Beyond Rewards Inc Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Penalties and Fines, Recruiting and Hiring, Training and Development, Wages and Compensation

As of November 20, 2014, Ontario gave royal assent and have passed the Stronger Workplace for a Stronger Economy Act, otherwise known as Bill 18. This Act certifies that vulnerable workers, such as unpaid workers, or temporary workers, receive proper training and protection in order to lower the amount of workplace deaths or injuries among these workers.

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The Ontario Employment Law Conference is better than ever

March 9, 2015 Adam Gorley Accessibility Standards, Announcements and Administration, Conferences, Human Resources, Payroll

Early Bird Registration Now Open: 16th Annual Employment Law Conference. Come and learn the latest!

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Ontario’s Liberal government introduces employee friendly laws

November 17, 2014 Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Recruiting and Hiring, Training and Development, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation

On November 6, 2014, Bill 18, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2014 received third reading at the Ontario legislature. When Bill 18 receives Royal Assent several significant changes will take effect that will benefit employees.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

November 13, 2014 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Government Budgets, Throne Speeches and Plans, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Penalties and Fines, Pensions and Benefits, Recruiting and Hiring, Source Deductions and Reporting, Training and Development, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation

Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with upcoming changes to Ontario’s employment and labour law; the update to the Canada Revenue Agency form RC18 to calculate automobile benefits; and a 20-year old workplace injury case.

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